Euonymus 'Green Spire' - Boxwood Substitute - ↕15 cm Ø7cm - 72x

Create a stylish and low-maintenance hedge with the Euonymus 'Green Spire', the perfect replacement for the traditional buxus. This set of 72 plants is ideal for forming a dense, narrow hedge of 9 meters, perfect for small gardens or as a green divider around terraces.

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Why choose Euonymus 'Green Spire'?

• Excellent Boxwood Substitute: The Euonymus 'Green Spire' is a popular choice as a replacement for boxwood, especially in areas where boxwood diseases and pests are a problem. With its narrow, columnar growth and glossy green leaves, this garden plant offers the same neat appearance as boxwood, without the risks.
Low Maintenance and Hardy: This evergreen plant is hardy and retains its fresh green color all year round. It requires minimal pruning to maintain its shape, making it a very low-maintenance choice for any garden. The 'Green Spire' grows quickly and reaches a height of 60 cm, making it perfect for low hedges and borders. Dense Planting Spacing for a Full Hedge: Plant the Euonymus 'Green Spire' just 5 cm apart to create a dense, tight hedge. This small planting distance ensures that the hedge grows dense quickly and develops a full, uniform appearance.

Specifications:

• Location: Full sun to partial shade. The plant thrives best in a spot with at least a few hours of sunlight per day.
• Water consumption: Average. Ensure regular watering, especially during dry periods, but avoid waterlogging the soil.
• Growth rate: Fast-growing. The plant can grow up to 30 cm per year, ensuring rapid development of the hedge.
• Mature height: 60 cm. Perfect for low hedges or border planting.
• Winter hardiness: Hardy down to -15°C. The plant remains green and healthy, even in cold climates.
• Flower color: Inconspicuous green. The plant is valued primarily for its beautiful, glossy leaves rather than its flowers.
• Leaf retention: Evergreen. The Euonymus 'Green Spire' retains its leaves all year round, making it ideal for an evergreen hedge.
• Pruning: Moderate pruning is required to maintain the shape and density of the hedge. Pruning helps keep the plant compact and neat.
• Pruning month: Best to prune in late spring or early summer (May-June) and, if necessary, again in early autumn.

  With the Euonymus 'Green Spire' set of 72 plants, you can easily create a dense, beautiful hedge that stays green all year round. Perfect as a boxwood substitute and ideal for gardeners looking for a stylish, low-maintenance solution for their garden.

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Please note: plants are a living product and may differ from the photo and description. Plants may vary by 10% in height. The height of the plant is measured vertically from the bottom of the nursery pot to the top leaf. Our plants are delivered in a plastic nursery pot. All plants are packed and shipped directly from the nursery. Plants cannot be returned. Please note: our Corten steel products are delivered unrusted. Corten steel is a ‘living’ material that can discolour and deform during the rusting process. This may result in irregularities in colour and shape. Some products are custom-made. These products cannot be returned. Therefore, please always contact us in advance to discuss this. The photos of garden furnishing products were taken from ground level. Please note that adjustable feet or placement feet may be present under the product. These must be attached to a concrete foundation. Read our general terms and conditions.